June 22, 2010: Agenda


9:00 - 10:00

1. Welcome and Introductions
- process? - should we do something that requires them to use a technology that they might use with their students such as Type with me, Chatzy, other??

2. Overview of the CESD Distributed Learning Initiative

- teachers and courses selected purposefully
- time provided for quality course development (.25/course)
- expectation that courses will be blended courses with VC components
- build teacher expertise in distributed learning
- build networks of teacher support during course delivery and for future course delivery
- develop a vision for distributed learning for Chinook's Edge
  • what courses are most effective in a DL environment
  • what educational and IT support is required for teachers in a DL environment


3. Opener

4. What does student engagement look like in an online environment?

BREAK

5. Teaching - synchronous vs asynchronous

6. Technological Opportunities

LUNCH

7. Challenges/Opportunities & Logistics

8. Planning Time

9. Wrap Up and Next Steps